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UK Airport strike action possible this month
Date: 12 Aug 2010 11:00 Source: BBC NewsThe result of a union ballot that could lead to strike action at BAA airports this month will be revealed shortly.
The Unite union has asked 6,185 of its members who work for BAA to vote for strike action in a dispute over pay.
Unite has called BAA's pay offer of a 1% increase this year "paltry", but the company says it is reasonable.
BAA has confirmed its airports would have to close on any strike days. It owns Heathrow, Stansted, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Southampton.
Staff being balloted include firefighters, security guards and engineers, who are essential for the day-to-day operation of an airport.
Members of the much smaller Prospect union, which represents about 100 BAA members of staff, have voted in favour of industrial action.
Prospect said 53% voted in favour of strike action while 83% backed action short of a walkout, such as an overtime ban.
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